Well they got 2 in another category, but the point is that the Olympics didn't affect them, and the even larger point is that NBC is writing a press release touting the ratings of a show which many have been wondering if they even care about in the first place.

And if I'm reading the press release correctly they aren't saying they tied for 4th amongst other soaps but when compared to all network daytime programming - hence the reason the Today show was referenced.